Yarn and Twig Wreath

I couldn’t be more excited to be crafting away with Vickie Howell’s new line of yarns for Caron! Vickie has been a friend and D.I.Y Network alumni of mine for many years. We have hosted shows together, contributed to CHA shindigs and we share the love of craft.

When Vickie showed me the swatches for her new yarns – I about flipped a wig. They are all my favorite colors to work with. Deep, rich and a little off the color box! Unique and classic at the same time. I knew I wanted to make a yarn wreath with them. I have made yarn wreaths for years and I thought the colors would look awesome with my new orange front door.

The yarns are just as tender to the touch as they are the eyes. They are 70% Acrylic and 30% wool making them Sheep(ish). Each ball is 3oz/85g and 167 yds/153 m. Machine wash cold, Dry flat.

Create the nest shape by placing the plastic bag ball onto a piece of wax paper or a Hot Glue Gun Helper Mat. Randomly wind the yarn around the plastic bag ball. Allow to dry for 24 hours. Remove from the plastic ball when dry.

I AM NEW TO YOUR WEBSITE, BUT ECASTATIC ABOUT THE YARN, I AM AN AVID CRAFTER OF ALL SORTS AND CAN’T WAIT TO TRY YOUR YARN OUT. IT LOOKS BEAUTIFUL AND SOFT. I WILL BE TRYING IT OUT AS SOON AS I GET SOME FOR MY FAVORITE PROJECTS.

Wow! What a great idea! I found this blog thanks to Vicki Howell mentioning it in the Caron Connections newsletter and I’m glad I checked it out. The how-to photos are so clear and give great detailed info. I’m going to enjoy checking out the archives!

Oooh it looks so pretty! I love the covering of the sticks – I think I might take that and adapt it for some other door decorations! Thanks so much! Thanks for posting the information and for the contest too!

I am so proud of all you younger crafty ladies and gentlemen. When you reach my age (80) you will be so thankful you learned to knit and crochet.I have been doing it for years and years, and still get excited over new patterns and yarns. I want to make everything I see!! I do want to try this new yarn. I am working with Simply Soft, by Caron, right now, and It’s one of my favorites. Keep up the good work friends. Jin Jin

I love your wreath! I’m psyched to make one for for my (bright!) turquoise front door. As a matter of fact, the color scheme you choose would be great for my door. I’m a knitter and enjoy your truly creative use of Vicki’s gorgeous yarn.

What a cool project! And I do love the finished piece. I’ve got a door in my place that it would look fabulous on. Thanks! And I do love Sheep(ish). I bought some last week to make a few little baby hats and loved the hand and how the finished hats looked.